Senior Radiation Effects Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Radiation Engineer to lead radiation analysis, testing, and qualification across avionics and payload electronics. The radiation engineer will define the radiation environment for our missions, model system response, plan and execute radiation test campaigns, and support technical engineering design decisions to ensure on-orbit hardware reliability and performance. This role has significant scope and requires a strong, self-driven engineer capable of working independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and will have the drive and discipline to complete projects independently and on time. Role: - Own radiation environment definition and mapping for our missions. - Build radiation budgets, calculate margins, and assess system-level reliability. - Plan and execute Single Event Effect (SEE), Total Ionizing Dose (TID), and Displacement Damage (DD) test campaigns at the component and assembly level. - Analyze test results, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies. - Create and manage internal tools and workflows for radiation analysis, component qualification, and validation of component selection. Partner with engineering teams to inform component selection, derating, and architecture decisions. - Monitor manufacturer-issued product change notifications (PCNs) and assess their impact on radiation performance and qualification. - Support failure analysis and on-orbit anomaly investigations. - Drive improvements to internal standards for radiation modeling and verification. - Domestic travel required. Foreign travel possible.

Skills

radiation effects, hardware testing, electronics, PCB layout, automation, analog/digital, OMERE, electrical circuit analysis, radiation safety, radiation monitoring, PCB test, FPGA/ASIC, aerospace, TID, SEE, DDD, RHA, RVT

Top Skills Details

radiation effects,hardware testing,electronics,PCB layout

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or related field. - 5 years of experience in radiation-effects engineering for space or high-reliability electronics. - Experience with performing or overseeing electrical circuit analysis and implementation of radiation effects mitigations. - Experience with radiation environment software modeling tools and resources (example: OMERE). - Strong understanding of radiation effects, test methods, and test execution. - Hands-on experience planning and executing radiation test campaigns. - Experience developing analysis tools, automation, and internal data systems to support modeling, testing, and engineering workflows. Comprehensive understanding of electronics (both digital and analog), schematics, and PCB layout principles. - Excellent communication skills, with ability to clearly present technical findings and collaborate effectively across engineering functions. - Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance Bonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas: - M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field. - Experience with radiation testing at the PCB and subassembly level. - Experience with FPGA/ASIC radiation characterization and mitigation. - Prior work in small, fast-iteration aerospace teams.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Medical, Vision, Unlimited PTO, Equity.

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $140,000 - $180,000